facilitating mindful economic growth & development
on the hilltop
We are committed to connecting Hilltop businesses, property owners, and the community to valuable resources, opportunities, and one another.
Establishing safe & welcoming business corridors
Maintaining the rich economic diversity + inclusivity
Preserving affordable commercial real estate
What have you heard about The Hilltop?
Where others see challenges, we'll point to the opportunities.
- Over 17,000 people travel dailythrough two main corridors.
- 230 businesses exist to serve a population that’s larger than that of Springfield and Youngstown.
- Only 3 industries show a retail surplus; all the rest have unmet demand.
Stats taken from Envision Hilltop Plan
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Here's how we help The Hilltop businesses R.I.S.E.
1. RECONNECT
The local community to businesses and customers
2. impact
The neighborhood in mindful & meaningful ways
3. strengthen
The ecosystem of businesses to support growth
4. empower
Business Owners on the Hilltop to prosper
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Empowering Business Series
- Stay up to date with industry trends to grow and be competitive
- Develop new skills to make your operations more successful
- Improve your decision-making leading to better outcomes
- Increase your credibility with customers, partners, and investors
- Help your employees develop professionally
How we support businesses & the Hilltop
BUSINESS
MATCHMAKING
We connect business owners with available spaces and help property owners find the right tenants. While we’re not real estate agents, we’re well-connected—and we love to make introductions.
RESOURCE
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From grant programs to technical assistance, we help business owners cut through red tape and access the tools they need to grow.
Visibility &
Promotion
We feature local businesses on our social media and in our newsletter to help neighbors discover what’s right around the corner.
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advocate
We work with the City of Columbus, local stakeholders, and community partners to advocate for investment, safety, and equitable redevelopment across The Hilltop.
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for the hilltop
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We’ve been working on this for the past five years, and I can honestly say I’ve never been more hopeful for The Hilltop.
BETTY JAYNES
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I’ve been a big believer in the Hilltop for a long time. There’s a wealth of assets on The Hilltop.
Cleve ricksecker
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For the first time in a really long while, I actually feel optimistic that The Hilltop will begin to transform and eventually thrive again.
jennie keplar